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Jerry Jones said he didn’t want to talk about coaching or personnel decisions after the Washington Redskins defeated the Cowboys 28-18 Sunday night, eliminating Dallas’ chances of winning the NFC East and making the playoffs. And the Cowboys owner and … Continue reading →

The Cowboys had their season ended at FedEx Field Sunday night, losing to the Washington Redskins 28-18. Here are my five thoughts on the Cowboys finishing the season at 8-8 and missing the playoffs for the fourth time in the … Continue reading →

The Cowboys struck first against the Redskins in their win-or-go-home battle Sunday night about midway through the second quarter. Tony Romo found Jason Witten in the end zone for a nine-yard touchdown pass to give the Cowboys a 6-0 lead … Continue reading →

In an exclusive interview that will be broadcast on NBC’s “Football Night in America” before the Cowboys-Redskins game, Jason Witten had this to say to Bob Costas: On being in a win-or-go-home situation for the second consecutive year: “It’s tough … Continue reading →

Tim Cowlishaw, Redskins, 31-24: The rookie star most prominent in win that sends Redskins to playoffs most likely to be Alfred Morris, not RG III. Brandon George, Redskins, 30-24: Forget about the cold weather, this game will come down to … Continue reading →

One of the NFL’s most misleading statistics is the Cowboys’ 0-4 record when Tony Romo passes for 400 yards. It suggests the Cowboys need to go into Washington for their biggest game of the season — their final game if … Continue reading →

To earn his seventh Pro Bowl invitation, DeMarcus Ware overcame his fair share of adversity this season. Ware, who was bothered by a hamstring injury he incurred in the preseason, suffered a hyper-extended elbow earlier this month and strained his … Continue reading →

Almost a year to the day the Cowboys’ 2011 season ended with a loss to the New York Giants in a winner-take-all game for the NFC East title, Dallas will have a chance to win the division championship Sunday in … Continue reading →

Almost a year to the day the Cowboys’ 2011 season ended with a loss to the New York Giants in a winner-take-all game for the NFC East title, Dallas will have a chance to claim the division championship Sunday in … Continue reading →

Dez Bryant’s third NFL season has been an undeniable success. Through Week 16, he has made 88 receptions for 1,311 yards and 12 touchdowns. The numbers are even more impressive when assessed in a historical context. Since Tony Romo became … Continue reading →

IRVING – Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware will wear a brace on his injured right shoulder and have his plays limited Sunday night in a do-or-die game at Washington. The brace will help prevent Ware’s shoulder from popping out when he … Continue reading →

DeMarco Murray will likely play a crucial role if the Cowboys manage to beat Washington in the final game of the regular season. That’s much different than the role he had in last season’s finale against the New York Giants. … Continue reading →

IRVING — Cowboys rookie safety Matt Johnson, who is on the reserve/injured returnable list, was eligible to practice Friday for the first time but said he only worked on the side. Johnson, who hasn’t played this season because he’s battled … Continue reading →

IRVING — Cowboys inside linebacker Ernie Sims said he will go through a contact test, likely on Saturday, as the final test that will determine if he can play Sunday night at Washington. Sims practiced all week and is officially … Continue reading →

Jonathan Bales is a special contributor to SportsDayDFW.com. He’s the founder of The DC Times and writes for DallasCowboys.com and the New York Times. He’s also the author of Fantasy Football for Smart People. He can be reached at jonathan@thedctimes.com. You can follow him @TheCowboysTimes. On … Continue reading →

IRVING — Having spent seven seasons as a quarterback with Dallas in the 1990s, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett is well-versed on the team’s rivalry with the Washington Redskins. As for Garrett’s players, well, he put that in perspective earlier this … Continue reading →

Bill Callahan is not much for excuses, so he’s not going to blame injuries for any previous losses, but the Cowboys offensive coordinator said Thursday he feels good having a healthy offense going into a huge showdown against the Washington … Continue reading →